In 1812 the Americans again declare war on Great Britain. The reasons are muddled, among them free trade, sailors rights, Indian threats, acquisition of Canada, congressional infighting, American sovereignty. The progress of the war is also muddled - America is unprepared for the war it has declared; Britain, occupied with France, is only interested in forcing the Americans to the peace table. For two years the Americans and British attack and counterattack across the Canadian border with little gain for either side. Naval victories are also traded. With Napoleon subdued in 1814 the British attempt a major attack from Canada but must retreat when supply lines are cut. A second force attacks and burns a virtually undefended Washington then falters at Baltimore, immortalized by the flag that was still there at Ft. McHenry. This force then sails for the Gulf of Mexico and, unaware that a peace treaty has by then been signed, attacks Jackson's defensive line at New Orleans only to be repulsed again. As new attacks are begun news of the treaty arrives and the British sail for home. Lacking political or territorial gains, with none of the initial causes of the war even mentioned in the treaty, the Americans still claim the war a victory, a final divorce from Britain resulting in a new sense of national identity.